From the *kkr blog, president and CEO of Reading is Fundamental, Carol H. Rasco, thanked all members of kappa kappa gamma for continued support of RIF and gave some reading tips. 

*Kappa Kappa Gamma’s national philanthropy is RIF, Reading is Fundamental, which serves under-served children and families through the development and delivery of literacy programs and campaigns that motivate youth to read regularly. The following are the top tips that Carol gave, which I love, for reading: 

5 Quick Tips for Reading

1) Read everyday for pleasure: Whether just one page from a book, a magazine, online report or an affirmation, you’ll experience so much joy from the welcomed escape of a pleasurable read

2) Let good books find you: If you aren’t sure where to start, ask for recommendations from friends. You can also check out a best sellers list to pick out a book.

3) Share a story: Carol says, “Read to a child in your life through a Kappa Kappa Gamma  “Reading Is Key” volunteer opportunity. You’ll feel empowered knowing you’re inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers.”

4) Go ahead! Start your own book club: Even if you miss some meetings, skip some chapters you’ll still enjoy meeting up and making new friends through sharing a good book together.**

5) Jot it down: Keep a list of books read and when. Also keep a list of books that you read to your children and that your children have read. When old enough, have your child start a reading journal. They will enjoy looking back to see the books that they have read. ***

**Book Club Ideas: I was in a mommy group for 1 year where we met weekly for a playgroup and book discussion. During that year we read books such as: The Power of a Praying Wife & The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian, and we would bring articles from magazines or the internet that we had read on parenting to discuss.

***Jot it down: I have a journal where I keep a list of all books recommended by friends, who that friend is and why recommended. I’m also making my way through reading all the books off some lists that I have collected. Some of those lists include:

1) Top 100 novels, printed from the Dallas Morning News nearly 10 yrs ago

2) BBC top 100

I’m always taking recommendations so please feel free to recommend some books. I love good fun reads to calm my mind before falling asleep, inspirational reads, surprisingly good reads, educational reads, surprise me!

The picture to the right is my son and the son of a fellow kappa. From haircuts to museums to being great reading buddies, we all have a lot of fun when we get together. Kappa gave us the opportunity and gift of making memories and a friendship to last a lifetime.

Reading is such a gift that you can give to your child by encouraging them to read.

Read daily to your child and it is NEVER too young to start reading!